Flying through hoops to bridge the gap between what’s considered taboo and the freedom of self awareness, compassion and empowerment!
The power of the second chakra — so many aspects misunderstood, that power of creativity in all of it’s forms, the need for self acceptance, the need to accept others who express themselves in different ways.
The Energy of Sexuality: Welcome Miyoko — A new episode available NOW on the STRONG BODY STRONG SOUL podcast. Miyoko Rifkin is an amazing gift — she is so compassionate, so inspiring, so articulate in this interview!

I’m thrilled to share a conversation with my friend Miyoko, intimacy expert, former Playboy Radio Host, stage performer, happily married wife and mother of 2 teens.
Join us for an adult conversation based on her years in the adult entertainment industry with some thoughts on parenting, life in the “me too” era and accepting imperfections! Dance anyway!!! Don’t wait!!
Variety is an excellent way to keep your libido thriving. Vitality is so important in life and so often put on the back burner.Yes, you may think you have heard it all before but perhaps not in this same way and definitely not in Miyoko’s voice!
Top advice she would say to her kids:

• Do things because you WANT to NOT because you think others expect you to!
• Respect your body!
• Be safe!

We discussed how to give “the talk” to your kids — — Don’t! Use everyday life to incorporate talk of appropriate sexual behavior and healthy sexual attitudes whenever you can. Popular culture, entertainment, social media depiction of what sexuality should be — a breeding ground for sometimes inaccurate disrespectful information — use exposure as a way to discuss proper behavior. By the way — everyone’s idea of what’s “proper” is different. Tune in to hear an encouraging perspective.
Look for Miyoko’s book 👍🏼The Housewife’s Guide to Practical Striptease AFTER you listen to our conversation😜
The interview is available NOW on the Strong Body Strong Soul podcast on your favorite platform such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean and so many others.
Stop by the show today for a listen or check out the YouTube Channel if you'd like to see us speaking!
Feel free to share, let’s bridge that gap, let’s open up to new awareness and lose our preconceived ideas about what we are “supposed” to be. Jumping through hoops — you don’t have to be as brave as Miyoko — find your own beautiful unique power!
Strong Body Strong Soul is on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, most audio platforms and the website is www.strongbodystrongsoul.com

Welcome to the STRONG BODY STRONG SOUL blog.

Yes, it has been awhile since I've posted and since it's a Wednesday right now (well I hope you enjoy this article even if it isn't a Wedsneday) I'm just giving you a heads up I'm kind of silly on Wednesdays. In fact, on the STRONG BODY STRONG SOUL show (the podcast that I host) it's officially called Wacky Wednesday. Here we go...

Last night I was playing a funny song, a fun gift of a message from a listener of the Strong Body Strong Soul podcast. One of my daughter’s friends was in the car, she was so excited about this cool freestyle beat from my friend PDE in Alaska. She loved it!
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Usually, I'm sharing about inspirational sometimes spiritual content but on occasion I get a little silly. That’s right!!! Check out some of the Strong Body Strong Soul show. I’m NOT a vegan but I love them anyway (especially my friend at the end of this article).

​No! this isn’t my Eco Vegan Activist friend holding the sign but I’m sure she’ll love it, don’t be a chicken and just admit you are laughing…….let me get back to those teens…my daughter’s friend (14 years old) wants to find my show and listen on Applepodcasts. She thinks I’m hilarious!!! 🥰

Miyoko is a long time mom friend, former stripper, Playboy Radio host, Intimacy Expert, foodie, spiritual practitioner etc .

Don’t worry the interview that will be released soon is PG13 (I try to keep the teen audience in mind 😜). One of the insights from that conversation that I love the most…

Talk about sex as often as you can, NOT just during “the talk”.

Don’t be a chicken 🐔🤣

If you are interested in the YouTube video of this interview here's a sneak peak https://youtu.be/8LBOPca7qWs

When I interviewed Conrad Ercolono about the energy of martial arts he was so inspiring (as always).
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We talked about bullying, working with special needs and other amazing subjects but his advice to parents — keep talking, even if it seems they aren’t listening it IS sinking in.
Master Ercolono and I also talked about the reality that kids sometimes need to hear information from a source other than their parents. A different perspective, a different voice, a different energy.

Letting go of ego…so important, so challenging. If curious here is that interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/VMSEQfMEYL8

Be prudent who you allow your kids to interact with, trust they will figure it out and they know you have their back when they return.

BUT ….
also let go and allow your kids to evolve in their own way. You won’t be able to control all of the influences they will be exposed to throughout their lives. Seems a no brainer but many parents forget this.

Prepare kids to handle the real world-letting go so they CAN grow is essential.

Don’t be a chicken 🐔🤣

That being said — if your kid listens to my podcast show, follows me on Instagram or YouTube or is driving in my car — please forgive me if they get some info that you may not have discussed with them first.

But…
Don’t be a chicken 🐔🤣

I remember one time a friend picked up her child from my house. Later she commented “oh great, now they are asking me about God” 🤦‍♀️.

I hope some of what I talk about DOES help them ask you questions. That’s the point!

Recently in carpool I was telling the kids about Greta Thunberg (16 year old Nobel Peace Prize nominee from Sweden). Everyone doesn't necessarily know who she is, but let's face it, the more we talk about her and what she's talking about the clear we become in our own beliefs.

Whether you feel vegan activism is ridiculous or you are in the streets in your city marching to raise awareness about climate change-thanks for having an open mind! Compassion, inclusion, diversity — let’s help make the world a better place.

Please feel free to watch the latest interview with Paige Parsons Roache. “Eco Vegan Activism-What’s That?” on Youtube and soon to be on the podcast.
Environmental and Vegan Activists collaborating in a powerful way-it’s happening!
Awareness is key. If you are a parent it’s wise to prepare — you never know if your child is going to come home asking about veganism, birth control, bullying or any variety of topics.

Don’t be a chicken 🐔

It’s also key to be aware that sometimes the truth can spring forth from surprising sources. Don’t discount the ideas of that 16 year old from Sweden, don’t discount the value of ideas coming through people you may have known your whole life.

Maybe your mom was right — even though she’s so embarrassingly funny perhaps what she’s saying makes sense. Perhaps it’s ok to allow myself to fully embrace who I am.
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I am not perfect, I am me WITH all my ranges. No one else’s ranges.
MY RANGES, free range ME!
Don’t be a chicken 🐔
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Wanna hear the awesome freestyle I was playing in the car? Tune in to today’s podcast episode 🎧👉🏼 https://anchor.fm/maria-humphreys/episodes/Sad--Animals-in-the-Bedroom-e44jla 

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